UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES
TENURE TRACK POSITION IN ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN EDUCATION
The Graduate School of Education & Information Studies at the University of
California, Los Angeles announces an opening for a tenure-track assistant
professor in advanced quantitative methods. We have particular need for
someone engaged in methodological work in one or more of the following
areas: experimental and quasi-experimental design, causal inference, latent
variable/structural equation modeling, or longitudinal analysis. Applicants
should have interest in applications in substantive areas in education or
closely related fields. Candidates should also have demonstrated skill in
teaching introductory and advanced quantitative methodology courses.
The appointee will be affiliated with the Division of Social Research
Methodology. The SRM faculty represents a wide range of quantitative and
qualitative methodologies and interests, and strives to incorporate multiple
methodological perspectives into research and teaching. Information about
the Graduate School of Education & Information Studies, and a link to the
Social Research Methodology program are available at www.gseis.ucla.edu .
The Department of Education has as one of its priorities the recruitment of
faculty who can bridge academic and professional programs.
QUALIFICATIONS: Doctoral degree in education or related field with
specialization in statistical methods; record of research and scholarly
publications consonant with the appointment level; promise of a strong
research record beyond that achieved to date; willingness to generate
extramural funding for research; and interest in teaching and mentoring
students at the graduate level.
TO APPLY: Send an application letter describing your research and teaching
interests, along with a vita and sample publications, and have three letters
of reference sent to the address below. (We do not accept emailed applications.)
Sandra Graham, Chair
Department of Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1521
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
STARTING DATE: July 1, 2008 (teaching duties begin late September 2008).
DEADLINE: Screening of applications will begin on November 15, 2007 and
continue until the position is filled.
FOR MORE INFO: Contact Marilyn Salinger, staff assistant
(salinger@gseis.ucla.edu) or Professor Michael Seltzer, Chair of the Search
Committee (mseltzer@ucla.edu). Please include “SRM Search” in the subject line.
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
